by Reed Hoffmann | Jul 7, 2016 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
“Rhino!” That was the shout that electrified everyone in our truck. In six trips to the Serengeti, I had yet to see that most iconic, and most endangered, animal there. Although we weren’t close, it was a magical moment. And that’s what I tell everyone...
by Reed Hoffmann | May 17, 2016 | Action, Advanced, Camera Gear, Focus, Intermediate, Lenses
Most people think that shooting a NASCAR race is all about loud cars running round a track. But the race is only part of that event. There are three other things happening that are as important, and often make better pictures: the preparations for the race, the people...
by Reed Hoffmann | Mar 15, 2016 | Action, Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses
Ref’s butts. That’s what we spend a lot of time looking at, and cursing, when photographing basketball. Despite that, it’s always been one of my favorite sports to shoot. Nearly constant action, just ten players, only a few officials to get in the way,...
by Reed Hoffmann | Feb 2, 2016 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Intermediate, Lenses, People, Technology
Having lots of menu choices and switches on our cameras today is both good and bad. It’s great to have options, but can be difficult to figure them out. Nowhere is that more apparent than with autofocus. Over the last six months I’ve had several shoots with time to...
by Reed Hoffmann | Jan 15, 2016 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Intermediate, Lenses, Travel, Wildlife, Workshops
This summer I’m leading another photo safari to Tanzania and the Serengeti, for Mentor Series. I’ve led this same trip five times previously, so thought I’d write a story telling those attending what to expect. And, if you’re interested in doing a trip like this in...
by Reed Hoffmann | Dec 27, 2015 | Advanced, Beginner, Camera Gear, Education, Intermediate, Lenses, Light, People, Travel, Workshops
In 2001, when I was new to leading photography workshops, I was invited to take a group to India. It was beautiful but exhausting. The sights, smells, colors and sounds were overwhelming. Last month I took a group to India again, for the Mentor Series, and this time...
